Brent Kreider to take over as president of B.R. Kreider & Son

B.R. Kreider & Son Inc., an excavating, paving and site-management company based in Manheim Township, is transitioning to new leadership under Brent Kreider, a fourth-generation family member.

Currently vice president of sales, Kreider will take over next month as president of the family firm and its subsidiary, Pin Oak Service Center, the company said in a news release. He succeeds Michael Fecik, who has served as president and CFO since 2005.

Fecik will remain with B.R. Kreider & Son as executive vice president and member of the executive management team in addition to his current role as CFO.

“Michael was critical to the success of the transition in family leadership and unselfishly worked with me for this moment,” Kreider said. “He is a family friend and mentor and his continuing presence will benefit our company. Michael steered us through some tough economic times and helped us accomplish a smooth transition.”

Five years ago, Brent Kreider, son of Ken Kreider; Heidi Hollinger, daughter of Jim Kreider; and Courtney Dougherty, daughter of Carol Buchen, acquired 100 percent of the business from their parents.

Siblings, Carol Buchen and Jim and Ken Kreider represented the third generation to run the company.

The transition “continues the legacy of the Kreider family making sure the next generation is ready to lead and grow the company for the benefit of our customers and our employees," Fecik said.

As part of the transition, Ken Kreider, past president and CEO, will officially retire at the end of 2014 after 47 years with the company. Jim Kreider, current vice president, and Buchen, senior consultant, will transition to part-time roles, the release said.

“The example and leadership displayed by each generation continues to be invaluable for the future of our company,” said Brent Kreider. “Heidi, Courtney and I are thankful for the lessons we have learned and continue to learn from them and we are excited about the opportunity to continue to serve our customers and our business in the coming years.”

Source: Central Penn Business Journal